Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross set for Geneva motor show debut

Japanese brand to reveal its first new model in years.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross set for Geneva motor show debut

Mitsubishi is putting all its eggs in one basket as it looks to capitalise on the SUV boom.

The Japanese brand has confirmed that it will debut the new Eclipse Cross small SUV at the upcoming 2017 Geneva motor show in March.

Set to add some fresh energy into Mitsubishi's ageing line-up, the Eclipse Cross will slot in between the ASX and Outlander models. The new model highlights the Japanese car maker's strategy to move away from passenger cars and towards an SUV-centric model range.

Mitsubishi acknowledges its earlier use of the Eclipse name on a North American market coupe sold from 1989 until 2011, adding the 'Cross' designation seemingly to spare any confusion between the two.

Though only teased at this stage, the Eclipse Cross is set to adhere to the styling direction previewed by the XR-PHEV and XR-PHEV II concept crossovers.

Rumoured powertrains for the Eclipse Cross include a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol, 2.2-litre turbo diesel and plug-in hybrid, with both front- and all-wheel drive options depending on the engine.

More information is expected to follow in the lead up to the Geneva Motor Show.